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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 03:19 AM
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Talking lift type shocks?

my cousin got some shocks for his dodge, that lift it, (spring on **** type deal)and that got me to wondering if there's something like that, that will do the same to my tuck.
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 03:19 AM
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*spring on strut type deal...like this
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Jefk
*spring on strut type deal...like this
i was wondering what "spring on ****" was.... haha but im sure you could find something but i would think you still need to make some changes
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Itd be a bitch, because the way our suspension is setup. We have a LOT less room to fit a whole assembly in there. Just compare the length between your upper and lower control arms to a truck with strut suspension and you'll see what im talking about.

But if you want to lift your truck

options are,
coil spacers (1-2.5")
longer coils(1-1.5")
lift spindles(3-3.5)
sub-frame drops(4-7.5")
body lift(1-3")

I have 2.5" coil spacers, 3" Rough country spindles, and a 3" body lift which is enough for me lol
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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If i lift it im doing spindles, im having second opinions though had a friend pulled over last night and since my truck already sits higher by ford next to chevy, i was approached first and they tried to accuse us of mudding in the middle of texas' dry spell
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jefk
If i lift it im doing spindles, im having second opinions though had a friend pulled over last night and since my truck already sits higher by ford next to chevy, i was approached first and they tried to accuse us of mudding in the middle of texas' dry spell
That makes no sense, but anyways Spindles a good route you wont regret, just remember spindles are only for 2wd and they space out your front trac width. So your front end will stick out more than the *** but I don't mind.
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthonymcd95
That makes no sense, but anyways Spindles a good route you wont regret, just remember spindles are only for 2wd and they space out your front trac width. So your front end will stick out more than the *** but I don't mind.
texas law depends on how the cops want to entertain themselves but i dont think rough country makes a significant difference in front like fabtech does, i am 2wd lol
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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How much are you wanting to spend? Rough country makes a 3", no where near what fabtech does lol, but it all depends on how tall you want to go, and how much you want to spend.
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How much are you wanting to spend? Rough country makes a 3", no where near what fabtech does lol, but it all depends on how tall you want to go, and how much you want to spend.
the rough country was 489 after tax, and i almost got, except i had to reallocate the money a day before i was going to get it. so i was thinking of leveling it for cheaper but want to avoid spacers
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 12:57 AM
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Duestch Tech Spindle are the way to go. Cheaper than rough country and alot better. If I recall its a 3.5" kit.
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